Aircraft Mechanic I, Airframe VMG

Amentum • Fallon, NV

1d

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic-Airframe performs organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance on assigned aircraft, components, and equipment. Work includes inspection, operational testing, repair, modification, and troubleshooting. The mechanic applies advanced technical knowledge to resolve complex problems and provides technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other employees as needed.

The role performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned T/M/S aircraft, including repair of airframe and hydraulic components and preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance. Duties also include servicing aircraft, supervising aircraft jacking, documenting and verifying completed work in maintenance records, and making line-station repairs short of overhaul to keep aircraft safely operating. The mechanic may specialize in the work, repair, and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies. Off-site service at assigned detachments may be required.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience within the last eight years in the specific aircraft maintenance occupational field.
• The most recent two years of experience must have been in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
• Experience in corrosion detection, treatment, and prevention.
• Be qualified according to the person's field of expertise and the level of maintenance assigned.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Valid state driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Recent F/18A-F, EA-18G, or F-16A-D aircraft maintenance experience.
• Ability to work all assigned shifts and schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Formal or specialized training, or equivalent.
• Hazardous Waste Communication Training.
• FOD and TCP Awareness training.
• Security Clearance Awareness Training.
• COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Program Awareness.
• ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness.
• NALCOMIS/OOMA training.
• ESD training.
• Support Equipment Operator’s License, including at minimum Tow Tractor, N2 Servicing Trailer, and Mobile Start Unit.
• Collateral Duty Inspector qualification in two T/M/S aircraft.
• Egress System Checkout.
• Non-Nuclear Ordnance Explosive Handling certification.
• Plane Captain qualification.
• Aircraft Towing certification.
• Aircraft Brake Rider certification.
• Operational Risk Management (ORM) training.
• Fuel Surveillance training and Engine Run qualification in at least one T/M/S.

Responsibilities

• Perform organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level inspection, operational testing, repair, modification, and troubleshooting on assigned aircraft, components, and equipment.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned T/M/S aircraft, including airframe and hydraulic component repairs and preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance.
• Service aircraft, including cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Supervise aircraft jacking.
• Enter descriptions of work performed in maintenance records and verify that work was performed satisfactorily.
• Make line-station repairs short of overhaul to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other employees as needed.
• Perform off-site service on assigned detachments when required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED